A former N.B.A. player and the father of the All-Star Kevin Love, he was also the brother of the pop group’s Mike Love and a caretaker for its troubled leader, Brian Wilson.

Former Los Angeles Laker Stan Love has died at the age of 76 years old. His son, Miami Heat player Kevin Love, announced his father’s death after missing the playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Initially, he had said he missed the game for “personal reasons,” People magazine reported.

Stan Love, former NBA player has died at the of 76. He was the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love and the brother of Beach Boys frontman Mike Love.